Republican Office Ad and State News Nuggets
The page includes an office advertisement for Republic an at 425 Hampshire Street and side square plus a digest of political and social notes. Highlights mention Dr Livingstone’s safety, coal discoveries in Nevada, Illinois State Treasurer transition, legislative elections, and Governor Og lesby’s acclaimed message. Also notes on Meade's Italian wife, and a Missouri Valley Railroad gift to Col Gower, with Marshall's Christmas disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Gower
Missouri Valley Railroad
St. Joseph
B. G. Marshall
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Kansas
Macon County
William Gillespie
Scotland County
St. Joseph and Ever
Missouri
Everett
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Visit of Printers Club to Gen Grant at Headquarters
About one hundred printers met at Army Headquarters to present Gen. Grant with a congratulatory letter. Grant expressed gratitude for the support from all classes and noted appreciation for government employment. Meanwhile two dead men were found in the residence of the French Minister amid rumors of suffocation or poisoning. Gen Spinner remained ill and absent from the Treasury desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grant and Colfax Club
Army
Gen. Grant
Percenett
Gen
Spinner
Treasury Department
Livingstone Reported Safe Near Lake Nijassi
Europe dispatch from Loxpon dated January 4 confirms the traveler Dr. Livingstone is believed near Lake Nijassi on the edge of Zanzibar, with progress impeded by tribal wars hindering his sea route arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingstone
Loxpon
Africa
Lake Nijassi
Zanzibar
Shas
The Trouble on the Ogeechee Ends and Other Notices
The South reports an end to the trouble on the Ogeechee river while noting valuable coal discoveries in Nevada. Washington lobby schemes stir debate as reciprocity treaty discussions continue. A batch of libel suits appears likely, signaling rising legal disputes.
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Washington
Suspension of work on the New York underground Railroad
The New York Underground Railroad Company has returned its charter and paused operations due to stringent incorporation terms. They seek an act amendment and longer start time while lobbyists in Washington push lucrative schemes. English proponents of Canadian reciprocity fund lobbying with 15000 in gold and plan another payment. Libel suits loom against city Hemp merchants with Reuben E. Fenton preparing to sue Thurlow Weed for a harsh published libel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Underground
Prospect
New York
Jan.i
Underground Railroad Company
Washington
Congress
the Herald
Reuben E. Fenton
Thurlow Weed
The Troubles upon the Ogeechee at an End
Savannah reports the Ogeechee troubles have eased as the military assume control and sheriffs posse duties end. Two U S officers observed the scene noting surrender readiness among Negroes and expect no further trouble. Fourteen insurgents surrendered last night with more expected tonight.
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Savannah
United States
Discovery of Coal in Nevada Near Argenta
Reports from San Francisco dated January 4 describe abundant coal near Argenta on the Central Pacific line, quality good and accessible. The item also notes Chicago Tribune libel suit against its editor, Springfield population boost, a third street railroad planned, and various local incidents from Illinois towns including accidents, a fire loss, a fatality in a race with a train, and notable deaths in Macon and Scotland counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Central Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Argenta
Sacramento
Lamb & Co
Springfield
Chicago Tribune
Wilkinson
McCoy
Yates City
Chicago Republican
John Hoover
Rock Island
Thomas
Pekin
Peoria
Thomas Beaty
Stradley
Altona
Knox County
C.b.&q
Maine Legislature Opens Amid Senatorial Fight
Avesta Maine January 4 legislative session convenes with keen focus on Senate contest. Hamlin remains focal point as election efforts intensify. Maine House selects Truman G Younglove speaker 70 votes to 52 with Wm Hinchman as Democrat. Albany dispatch notes race far from settled as Fenton faction weighs third candidate options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avesta
Maine
Ganon
Morrill Ae
Hannibal Hamlin
Hamlin Mae
Truman
G. Younglove
Wm. Hinchman
E. T. Underhill
New York
Albany
Younglove
Fenton
Illinois Senate Proceedings and Bills Introduced
Springfield January 5 Senate session opened with prayers and rules. Committees named in key areas including Judiciary Railroads Banks and Corporations and Education. Numerous acts introduced to incorporate cemeteries banks and railway companies and to regulate passenger rates and juries. House approved joint resolution to print daily papers for legislators and adjourned to tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Quincy Whig
Twenty-Sixth
General Assembly
Senate
Birch
Strewell
Ward
Boyd
van Dorston
Fuller
Strevell
Snapp
Woodson
Epler
Harlan
Filler
Addams
Tincher
Crawford
McManus
Dore
Nicholson
Casey
Harlan and
Turney
Munn
Fort
Epler and
Chittenden
Boyd, Strevell
Flagg
Dore, Fuller, McManus
Harlan, Epler and
McNulta, Boyd, Tincher, Ward
Patton, Addams
Turney and
McNulta
Shepard
van Doraton
Pinckney
Sheperd
Patton
Boyd, Fort
van Dorsten
Tindher
Moon
Brrewell
House
Dixon and Quincy R. R. Company
Farmers and Mechanics’ Savings Banks
ElPase, Pontiac, and Kankakee Railway
Board of Underwriters of
Cairo
Sin Have
Th Wain Mant
Edgar County Land and Loan Company
Vermillion County
Boonebe
Hale
Leonard Rush
Charles Burnett
Joseph Cooper
Ith
Pekin
Tazewell County
Senate Debates Amnesty Proclamation and Submarine Cable Bill
The Senate resumed with lists of members and debates over the Presidents amnesty proclamation and its authority, plus a Mr. Morton joint resolution to bar submarine cables without Congress consent. Debate features Mr. Terry and Mr. Howard on presidential dispensing power, concluding with adoption of the resolution after cross-fire between Frelinghuysen Conkling and Dawes Doolittle. House actions include appropriations, rail and banking bills, and a plan for a new Executive Mansion site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senatte
Senate
Reem
Buckalew
Cattell
Cole
Conkling
Dixon
Davis
Edmunds
Terry
Fessenden
Fowler
Frelinghuysen
Grimes
Herlen
Harris
Howard
Howe
Kellogg
McCreery
Morgan
Morrill
Vermont
Morton
Nye
Patterson
N. H
Tenn
Pomeroy
Rice
Robertson
Ross
Saulsbury
Sherman
Stewart
Sumner
Crumbull
Vickers
Wade
Warner
Willey
Williams
Wilson
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Treasury
Revenue Wells
Congress
Committee On Finance
United States
Committee On Judiciary
Mr. Howard
Mr. Conkling
Mr. Dawes
Mr. Doolittle
Committee On
Comptroller of Currency
Banking Association
Comptroller
New York
Newfoundland and
London Telegraph Company
United
Georgia
Exid
Washburne
Committee On’ Appropriations
Overland Mail
Wells, F &Co
House
Cral
of Revenue Wells
Butler
Judiciary
Kelley
Bureau of Steam Engineering
State of the Union
Windom
Northern Pacific Railroad
Ely
Arizona Mail Service
Miller
Meridien Hill
Lynch
Cincinnati Gazette
Worcester
Frank
Baldwin
Price
Pacific Railroad Committee
District of Columbia
Iowa
Jones
Kentucky
Con
Money market steady with signs of relaxation in stringency
Money market held firm until afternoon and then plenty at seven percent. Observers note sighs of easing in liquidity. larger banks report Chicago currency receipts well above remittances to the South. Gold closed steady at 13434. Government bonds firm with mixed prices. rail stocks closed strong but unsettled. Cattle receipts 825 head with quick sale at 11 to 11 3/4 cents. hogs 373 head nearly nominal at around 10 1/2 cents.
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Chicago
U.S
U. B
Lgen
St. Paul
M.D. Ex
Pacific
Wayne
Lie, W. UU. TY
Central
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican
Hampshire Street
North Side Side Square
Parey
Sr Wate
Feeney
Dr. Livingstone
Gen. Smith
Gen. Bates
N. R. Casey
Alexander County
Franklin Cowin
Ogeechee
Oglesby
Larkin G. Meade
Mr. Meade
Printers’ Club
Europe
Pacific Coast
WM. H. Griffith
Allie Coombs
Glenwood
Thos. Payne
Ellington
John Mikesell
Eliza Payne
Quincy Typographical Union
Tur
Quincy House
Benyamin Franks
John Woo
C. Skinner
Bushnell
Toos
Jasper
Jas
W. Singleton
John Tilson
Jackson Grims
C. W. Meade
P. W. Lana
Penfield
W. B. Andrews
J Langdon
W. H. Banbach
Paul Belby
T. Rogers
James Lowe
E.q
William Gray
Jeptiha Dudley
Col. Morton
J. C. Woodreff
Mt Picman
C. A. Curtis
Sibley
D. Morgan
C. A. Warren
Thos. Redmond
T. J. Mitchell
Jon. Robbins
A. Wheat
Bullivan
Esq
T. Baker
Pp. Cadogan
Fay
Geo. Barns
Austin Brooks
A. Moses
J. M. Smith
Bay
J.G. Rowland
John W. Morehead
Jas. BD
Matin
Bev
IL. A. Dix
M. Boon
Felix Ferguson
H. A. Glenn
G. Frost
A. Demaree
Um. Pattison
EM. Broughton
Buchanan
Thos. J. Heirs
J. B. Salmon
J.D. Vaughan
EL Lacy
Incetpixc
Axp
Capglace
The
Quincy Hoare
Jané
ILC
Eugene Pratt
Jane
First National Bank
Quincy, Ilinois
Co. Ss. Depository
C M. Pomnor
Tomas Jaspre
Vice Press
U.& Pawrrern
Cashier
Resources
B. Securities
Banke
BR Tex
I. U.S Penfield
First National Bank of
Quincy
U.S Perrield
State of
Clindis
County of Adams
Chas. D.gueley
Ians
I. Fogg
Quincy College
Vermont Street
Fifth
Pachet School
Commercial College
taaSedee
Secreuistag
Jemac Rao
Waal Kat
Fansain
Qerser
Disselatien
Qrvarcr
Til
Yesy
Illinois Legislature
Oakwood Ceme
Joliet Woolen
Benevolent Society of the Free Methodist Church
Wilburn Coal and Mining Company
Jersey County Agricultural and Mechanics’ Association
Western Underwriters Insurance Company of
Alton
Congressional
Telegraph
Chicago Market
Chocago
St. Louis Market
Jam
Jmnand
Bens
Setta Media
New York Market
Flouer
Fx, Loony
Milvanke
Toledo
Aessso Plains
T. Wr Bouuies
Barney & Berry
Springfield, Mass., U.S. A
RINK
Doyen
Navioxal Banx
Quimor
Jankdim
B. Mace
Oliver Dizon
Washington Street
Boston
Charles H. Dibson
Broadway
Jan Bedhe
Thos
Durant
John E. Kull
Aedar
Durent
Jor Wheeler
Ese
E Reese J
Qmith Crupterden Wheeler & Crutitenden
Star Mills
Choice Family Flour
Epring
Olive Streets
City Free
Jani
Dts
Adams’ House
Prof
Bhenry
Fourth
Hampshire Streets
Hirstations Bank
Norll
Durant & Kull
Hampshire St
Bet
Eal Lon
Geo. Williamson
Commission Merchant
Telisoi
N. B
B. L. Ayer
Eugsider
Barlow
Wood
Mmen
Tate Krmarelie
Obeph C. Barlow
Joshua S&s. Wood
Janiderin
QenEcy, Hl
Vandiver Corn Planter’ Works
Joshua
Wood & CO
Maine Street
Butterworths Agricultural Depot
Aaqiiaus
Beri
Pato Ae
TRE
Autre
Joseph & Nelke
Fourth St
West Side
Jani Dis
L. P. Wheeler
Joseph
Merino Underwear
Mitta
Holiday Presents
Hampshire
EL Roots Old Stand
Ax Wa
Tha Brduch of
Emmlee
DRINI
Joen
Deiliden
Feeteye
Cortion SM. Conte
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